8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

8-16mm
f/4.5
Wide Zoom
Min focus 0.24 m

Quick answer

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 8-16mm at f/4.5 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM: an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens with a 8-16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM specifications

Brand: Sigma
Mount: Sigma SA
Focal length: 8-16mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Optical construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Minimum focus distance: 0.24 m
Maximum magnification: 0.13x

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?

At 8-16mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	8–16mm	96.7–132.1°	107–139.4°
APS-C	1.5x	12–24mm	73.7–112.6°	84.1–122°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM use?

It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?

It zooms across 8-16mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 8-16mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.

What is the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 12–24mm on full frame, with a 73.7–112.6° horizontal and 84.1–122° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.